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The Springs in Angleton // Magnolia Manor Wedding // Ashley+Daniel

ByPhilip Thomas

Tucked away along the Gulf Coast is an impressively grandiose venue, Magnolia Manor, part of The Springs. This was the setting for Ashley and Daniel’s wedding a couple of weeks ago. I’m so fortunate to photograph their wedding day. Referred by friends of the bride, MaloRee and Dan Huot, I photographed their wedding a few years…

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The Post Oak Hotel Wedding Photography | Nila + Josh // Houston Wedding

ByPhilip Thomas

The Post Oak Hotel Wedding Photography. Nila and Josh. The couple and the wedding venue were just so elegant and beautiful. The Post Oak Hotel, designed by I.M. Pei, is an upscale hotel with a striking glass chandelier, posh rooms, and cool cars manufactured by Rolls Royce, is a five-star hotel in Houston, Texas. The wedding,…

A favorite clicks of 2019 from my last wedding of the year. Here are two sweethearts, Densil and Stacy that tied the knot two weeks ago. The couple found holes in the fence of the venue and comically, were checking out guests heading toward their cocktail party after the ceremony. LM104330
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My favorite wedding images of 2019

ByPhilip Thomas

These are my favorite wedding images of 2019, most of these are unposed images and free of photographers’ direction, full of emotion pictures that document a couple’s story. Every year (see more from 2018 and 2017), like any photographer, I’ll work on areas of weakness and eliminate mistakes while pushing creatively. It is, after all, about ‘seeing.‘ It’s…

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Annunciation Catholic Church | JW Marriott Houston Downtown | Wedding | Sofia + Jake

ByPhilip Thomas

Jake and Sofia met at a mutual friend’s birthday weekend in Austin. They got to know each other on the bus going to Wurstfest. They like to say they met at a sausage festival!Leave your love for the couple in the comments below and share on whatever social media thingy you’re using. Thanks for the…

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Holy Rosary Church | Wedding + Reception | Houston | Sharon+Bill

ByPhilip Thomas

Sharon and Bill tied the knot at the Holy Rosary Church, Houston Texas. The church was founded by the Dominican Friars in 1913 when they were invited by the Bishop to serve the needs of over a 100 families living in what was then Houston’s south side. Sharon and Bill look so good together and…

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Katy Texas Wedding | Brittany + Dan

ByPhilip Thomas

This wedding is a beautiful spring family celebration at the couples home in the heart of Katy, Texas. These small intimate weddings are the most beautiful weddings to photograph, and I was so grateful to be invited into their home to document their special day. I shot Stacey and Michael’s wedding, sister of the bride…

Sarah and Andrew captured on their wedding day at Grace Bible Church and reception followed at The Gallery, Houston Texas
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Grace Bible Church Wedding | The Gallery | Houston Texas | Denise+Andrew

ByPhilip Thomas

Gorgeous wedding and beautiful couple, Denise and Andrew, tied the knot at Grace Bible Church and wedding reception at The Gallery, Houston, Texas. I love to tell stories through images (clearly, my writing is not my highlight) I’m so thankful to have couples like Denise and Andre who bless me with their trust to capture…

Newlyweds Stephanie and Justin at 24-Bridal-Oaks-Wedding-Events-Cypress-Texas-San-Antonio-Leica-Wedding-Photographer-Philip-Thomas
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Church of St Michael | Bridal Oaks Weddings and Events | Stephanie+Justin

ByPhilip Thomas

Congratulations to newlyweds Stephanie and Justin! They tied the knot at St.Michaels in Houston with their reception following at Bridal Oaks Weddings and Events. See their engagement session here. What an awesome couple, family and friends. There’s plenty of emotion here with the joy. I love photographing wedding for many reasons, among them is the…

Crystal Ballroom At the Rice | First Presbyterian Church | Megan + Turner
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Crystal Ballroom At the Rice | First Presbyterian Church | Megan + Turner

ByPhilip Thomas

I loved working with Megan and Turner. Here’s a curated set of my favorite images. We start at with the rehearsal at the First Presbyterian Church followed by a dinner at Brennan’s. The following day, the couple start getting ready for their wedding at the JW downtown hotel before heading to the church. The wedding…

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The Grand Texana Wedding Barn | Brenham, Texas | Minta + Phillip

ByPhilip Thomas

The Grand Texana Wedding Barn. Phillip moved to Cairo, Egypt in 2014 and in June 2016, Minta moved to Alexandria, Egypt. Both are avid runners. In December 2016 their paths crossed in Alexandria when the Cairo Runners and Alex Runners were getting ready at the beautiful seaside Corniche. After the run, Minta overheard a young…

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McGovern Centennial Gardens Wedding | Andrea+ Alex

ByPhilip Thomas

Andrea and Alex’s wedding was a blast, starting on Friday evening with a backyard dinner pig roast with delicious food. The wedding day started at Hotel ZaZa for the bride, and the groom and son began their day at the local hair salon. A beautiful day followed with the wedding and reception at the McGovern…

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Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Wedding | Chris + Linda

ByPhilip Thomas

Linda and Chris’s wedding at Houston Arboretum, Houston and reception at Chateau de L’ Amour, Houston, Texas. The following are my favorite images from their wedding day. In a word, this wedding was FUN. Loved working with this beautiful couple, friends and family. Linda and Chris first met in high school, and all hung with the same group…

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South Asian Indian Wedding at River Oaks Country Club | Puja + Gary

ByPhilip Thomas

Puja and Gary’s 4-day South Asian Wedding at River Oaks Country Club.The following clicks are a curated set of favorite images from Puja and Gary’s wedding day. We start with a few clicks from their engagement session, then the Thursday Tea Party, followed by the Haldi, the Sangeet the following day at the South Asia…

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River Oaks Garden Club Forum – Nadia and Evan – Houston wedding

ByPhilip Thomas

Nadia and Evan tied the knot at a beautiful historical venue, River Oaks Garden Club Forum off Westheimer in Houston. Their day was a simple, heartfelt wedding for families and close friends. They have such a sweet story. Nadia and Evan have been best friends since they were 14 and just tied the knot ten…

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St. Paul’s UMC + Majestic Metro Wedding | Houston| Kate + Jimmy

ByPhilip Thomas

Kate and Jimmy tied the knot at their church, the United Methodist Church in Houston, Texas. Their reception was at the extraordinary Majestic Metro. Loved Kate and Jimmy! They have an amazing story and their images are full of raw emotion and authenticity! Kate and Jimmy met at their church in the fall of 2013. Three…

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My Favorite Wedding Images of 2017

ByPhilip Thomas

HAPPY NEW YEAR!Here’s my annual year-end review of my favorite wedding images from 2017. Thank you to all the lovely newlyweds I was honored to photograph and meet, in Texas to out of state weddings.I’m thankful for the trust couples place in my ability to record the most significant day in their lives. All the…

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The Gallery Houston Wedding | Claire + Andy

ByPhilip Thomas

Happy New Year! I cannot think of a better way to kick off the new year than celebrating Claire and Andy’s wedding. I loved working with this couple! After the terrible Houston floods, there was a wedding venue change to The Gallery, a unique French-Mediterranean-style venue nestled in the Galleria area. Claire, like me, is…

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White Oak Music Hall Jewish Wedding | Houston | Sydnee + Kiko

ByPhilip Thomas

A fall wedding with a magnificent downtown view of Houston at White Oak Music Hall. The English indie rock band, Alt-J had performed the night prior at this edgy, elegant, fun, and eclectic modern venue. This my friends is a classic story of boy and girl falling in love but in the most modern way….